Storage solutions
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IBM Z
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Power Systems
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Storage hardware
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IBM Storage Virtualize and VMware: Integrations, Implementation and Best Practices
Storage software
Storage software
26 September 2024, Draft Redbooks
This IBM® Redbooks® publication details the configuration and best practices for using the IBM Storage FlashSystem® family of storage products within a VMware environment. Topics illustrate planning, configuring, operations, and preferred practices that include integration of IBM Storage FlashSystem storage systems with the VMware vCloud suite of applications: VMware vSphere Web Client ...
Practical Migration from x86 to IBM LinuxONE
LinuxONE
LinuxONE
25 September 2024, Redbooks
IBM LinuxONE is a portfolio of hardware, software, and solutions for an enterprise-grade Linux environment. It is designed to run more transactions faster and with more security and reliability, specifically for the open-source community. It fully embraces open-source-based technology. The following LinuxONE servers are now available: IBM LinuxONE 4 LA1, IBM LinuxONE 4 LA2, IBM LinuxONE 4 AGL, ...
IBM Fusion HCI Metro Disaster Recovery Use Case
Cloud Storage
Cloud Storage
25 September 2024, Redpaper
Metro disaster recovery (DR) provides two-way synchronous data replication between IBM® Fusion HCI clusters installed at two sites. In the event of a site disaster, applications can be failed over to the second site. The replication between the sites is synchronous, hence, the Metro DR solution is only available for metropolitan distance data centers with 40 milliseconds latency or less. This ...
Data Resiliency Designs: A Deep Dive into IBM Storage Safeguarded Snapshots
Storage software
Storage software
24 September 2024, Redpaper
In today's digital landscape, ensuring the integrity and recoverability of critical data is paramount. This IBM® Redpaper delves into this essential concept, providing a comprehensive exploration of IBM's Safeguarded Snapshot solution for data protection. Safeguarded Snapshot (called Safeguarded Copy prior to IBM Storage Virtualize 8.7) works by creating snapshots of your data volumes. These ...
Practical Migration from x86 to Linux on IBM Z
IBM Z
IBM Z
18 September 2024, Redbooks
There are many reasons why you would want to optimize your servers through virtualization using Linux on IBM Z®: Too many distributed physical servers with low utilization A lengthy provisioning process that delays the implementation of new applications Limitations in data center power and floor space High total cost of ownership (TCO) Difficulty allocating processing power ...
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